Easy Spaghetti Sauce (Freezer Meal)
Looking for an easy dinner option the whole family will love? This easy spaghetti sauce can be served over any ‘noodle’ option, making it easily customizable to everyone. We love it over veggie noodles, whole wheat pasta or lentil/bean based pasta.
To make your dinner even quicker, this sauce can be prepped ahead on the weekend. It also makes a great freezer option and can be frozen up to 3 months. We recommend placing the sauce in a freezer bag, removing all the air, and placing flat in the freezer to maximize space.
INGREDIENTS:
450g extra lean ground beef
400ml (14oz) can crushed tomato
160ml (6oz) can tomato paste
1 small onion
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white sugar (can use maple syrup)
1 cup water
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
noodles of choice
DIRECTIONS:
Add the ground beef, onion and salt to a heated pan and cooked over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Drain extra fat and add tomato sauce, tomato paste. soy sauce, brown sugar and seasonings (except basil) to the pan.
Bring the sauce to a boil then add the water. Stir well and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Add basil once done cooking and stir well to combine.
Serve over noodle of choice, garnish with more basil and/or parmesean cheese.
Makes 4 serving
Nutrition (sauce only):
Cals: 272 calories
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Fat: 9g
Nutrition (served over 60g whole wheat spaghetti, dry):
Cals: 480 calories
Protein: 37g
Carbs: 67g
Fiber: 9g
Fat: 10g
*For lower carb option, serve over veggie noodles.
*For high fats, drizzle olive oil over the dish prior to serving.